Artistic Leadership

The objective of the Tucson Desert Song Festival board is to work with the participating arts groups to bring in world-renowned conductors and rising stars of classical voice to perform during the three-weekend festival. The artistic committee, chaired by Jack Forsythe, includes a broad spectrum of expertise, including UA music professors, the artistic directors and executive directors of the participating performing arts groups, the classical music director of Arizona Public Media, and festival board members. This diverse group keeps tabs on the country’s finest talent that will best match the pieces performed during the festival.